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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

Dr. Craig Smith, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Smith, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in Cardiac Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Locations

Practice

CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building177 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032
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New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Smith specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.3

26 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mom of 2 NJ – Jan 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Pianko – Aug 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Arthur Meyet – Mar 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Myers – Mar 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
DM – Feb 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jul 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Walter Kosik in New York, NY – Jun 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brookfield, CT – Feb 10, 2016
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biography

Dr. Smith earned his MD at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio (Phi Beta Kappa), going on to a general surgery internship and residency and a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Ny

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards
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